Appeal of municipal ward boundary by-law dismissed; Tribunal deferred to council's reasonable decision.
The appellant appealed the City of Guelph's passing of a by-law to alter its six wards, arguing that the new boundaries failed to provide effective representation by population and unnecessarily divided neighbourhoods.
The City defended the by-law, relying on the extensive review process and recommendations of its expert consultants.
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that the by-law achieved relative population parity, respected communities of interest and natural boundaries, and was strongly endorsed by the community.
The Tribunal deferred to the reasonable decision of the elected municipal council.
OLTOntario Land TribunalDec 3, 2021
